“I'm so happy to tell you all that I'm back on the X factor this year ! See you at auditions”

The 41-year-old, who was nearly sacked by Simon Cowell last year according to Tom Bower's new biography of the music mogul, is the second judge confirmed to be returning for the new series, following the news that Louis Walsh will once again sit on the panel for the ninth consecutive year.

Watch Gary's performance with Marcus Collins on The X-Factor final below: